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Tank Barge Grounds in James River

Maritime Activity Reports, Inc.

November 29, 2005

The U.S. Coast Guard issued a Press Release stating that a tank barge carrying approximately 1.26 million gallons of liquid asphalt grounded in the James River about five miles south of Richmond, Virginia. One tank has been damaged. The incident is under investigation.
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